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The Root of Evil (1912)

Overview

Drama

A woman, driven by envy, is convinced that her husband loves another woman, leading her to a vengeful act that ultimately destroys her own happiness.

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jealousy
D.W. Griffith

Director

D.W. Griffith

ReleasedMar 18, 1912
Runtime18m
StatusReleased
Biograph Company

Top Cast

Dorothy Bernard

Dorothy Bernard

The Wealthy Man's Daughter

Edward Dillon

Edward Dillon

The Wealthy Man's Secretary - the Daughter's Husband

J. Jiquel Lanoe

J. Jiquel Lanoe

The Confidential Secretary - the Dublicitous Weasler

Ynez Seabury

Ynez Seabury

The Granddaughter

Alfred Paget

Alfred Paget

The Landlord

Charles Hill Mailes

Charles Hill Mailes

The Doctor

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